Contracts Manager

Title: Contracts Manager Location: Bristol Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 + package (neg based on experience) Sector: Residential developments Start Date: March (flexible) The Company: Our client is a successful and exciting residential developer and builder within the Residential sector working on a range of new build, refurbishment and conversion of space projects including landmark projects across the south West. Contracts Manager - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager or existing Construction/Operations Manager to join the team based from the Exeter office. You will be responsible for leading the day to day design and build management aspects of Residential projects (typically 3-5 at once). The role will oversee site based teams and report to a Regional Construction Director. Each project will be different and quality focused (not volume house building). Contracts Manager - The Person * You will have solid experience with either a national or regional house builder or residential main contractor * Demonstrable experience of delivering residential projects within budget and programme * Proven experience in managing site based teams on multiple simultaneous projects at once * Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things * High calibre individual who is committed to quality and programme * A track record of delivering projects across multi-sectors including * A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. * The ability to manage multiple projects over £2m * PC Literate * Good level of commercial awareness * Excellent problem-solving skills * Excellent communication, presentation, management and negotiation skills * Experience with all trades – groundworks, steelworks, electrical, mechanical, carpenters, general trades. * Ability to interpret drawings and identify any issues or problems with design. * Experience with construction programmes with the ability to monitor and assess site progress * Experience with effective delivery of residential housing and apartments * Clean driving license. * Good organisational skills. * Self-motivated, driven and a team player. The Reward: * Competitive salary * Company car allowance * Company benefits package * Varied and unique residential developments * Continued local work within the South West region Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)